A leader of the coalition advocating for a funding boost said the state needs to move beyond “pilot thinking.” To do so, lawmakers should commit at least $50 million per year to pre-K, Ann Murtlow, CEO of the United Way of Central Indiana, told IndyStar. 

In 2016, United Way of Central Indiana awarded more than $2.3 million to help seven local agencies in need of major facility updates and improvements and an additional $818,000 to agencies in need of facility maintenance assistance.

As longtime United Way donors and members of the Tocqueville Society, Steve and Becky Schenck often described themselves as proud “givers, not takers.” Then, one day, Becky woke up, unable to speak. The diagnosis:  terminal brain cancer. Doctors believed she might survive a year or less.

Desiree loved her son the second she laid eyes on him, but realizing she alone was responsible for him was overwhelming for the young mother. And shortly after he was born, both her parents passed away unexpectedly. So there she was – coping with the loss of her parents, while trying to navigate single motherhood with no one to turn to. Until one day everything changed. 

What's it like to be singled out as a "life-changing educator" and handed a prize check for $25,000? Daphne Draa, one of the 2016 winners of the Hubbard Life-Changing Educator award, can tell you in one word - exhilarating. Find out how you can change the life of an IPS educator who has impacted you.

“Trent” arrived at St. Mary’s Child Center a sweet little boy, but tremendously shy. But his real struggle was at lunchtime; he wouldn't eat. Fortunately, a well-trained staff and a caring bus driver were there to help. Read Trent's story.

What’s it like to be singled out as a “life-changing teacher” and handed a prize check for $25,000? Daphne Draa, a teacher from the IPS Center for Inquiry School 2, can tell you in one word – exhilarating.

Chelsea, Eric and Devonta are three very different high school students with varying backgrounds and experiences. But one thing they have in common is a brighter future because of Project Ready.

At United Way of Central Indiana, Yvonne Perkins was our unrelenting volunteer advocate in our fight to help struggling families achieve self-sufficiency.

United Way of Central Indiana has been a proud supporter of the Transit Drives Indy Coalition. Why? Because the Marion County Transit Plan would more than triple the number of households in poverty with access to transit—which means access to jobs, critical health care, education and more.

After losing her husband too soon to congestive heart failure, “Susan” wasn’t ready to face the same fate herself. If she wanted a happy, healthy life, she knew the time to act was now. So, she joined the Barbara B. Jordan YMCA.

United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) has named Christina Hage as its new Vice President of Public Policy.  She will provide leadership for UWCI’s public policy and governmental affairs work at the federal, state and local levels.

When Abby began volunteering as a United Way ReadUP tutor, she was partnered with Aries. “My first day I was very, very nervous and unsure of what to expect,” Abby admitted. But Aries’ lively and funny personality quickly put her to ease. Abby couldn’t wait to get to started.

Jimmie McMillian, Senior Corporate Counsel for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, rode his Harley-Davidson for 35 hours and 2,255 miles from IMS to the Verizon IndyCar Series finale in Sonoma, California, to kick off a United Way 2017 fundraising campaign supported by IMS.

United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) has named Sara VanSlambrook as the Director of Great Families 2020, a five-year initiative funded for three years by a federal grant from the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

This year, Colts long snapper and United Way LIVE UNITED Ambassador, Matt Overton and a few of his teammates unveiled the new fitness room during a special ribbon cutting ceremony.

Each year, Youth Leadership United selects high school students to expand their community leadership potential and opportunities - enabling young people to serve as decision-makers in youth-serving and other nonprofits. Read YLU grad, Asmaa Mahoui's story.

Locally, United Way of Central Indiana continues to partner with the Indianapolis Colts to achieve these goals. This season marks the addition of a great teammate to United Way of Central Indiana: Colts long snapper Matt Overton.

Leadership United is United Way’s community leadership and board development program, which utilizes a combination of classes and practical experiences to help individuals develop leadership skills, increase their knowledge of the community and acquire the skills needed to serve as board members and community leaders.

After being released from a three-year prison sentence, re-entering the general population was hard for Quortney. But, then she heard of Volunteers of America.